Isn’t it amazing what mother nature can provide for you in your garden. I am lucky enough to have a Lemonade tree and a Kumquat tree and both are flourishing at the moment.
My Kumquat tree is showing a beautiful colour of orange with these very small Kumquats, as you will see in the picture. They are about the size of two large grapes. They smell delicious when picking them off the tree. The citrus smell is so powerful. It was then I thought, “how am I really suppose to eat these little things”?. In the past I have given them away as I haven’t know what to do with them. Most people, including myself, find them quite tarty. In fact most people have never heard of them.
So this year, I thought I would actually use them myself. I am a nutrient girl, and I like to know the nutrients that are inside these fruit, and what goodness they can bring to my body.
They are very high in Vitamin C (73% of RDI) and full of fibre (water soluble). So they would be great immune support if you feel a cold or flu coming on. It is winter now, so they ready just in time for flu and virus season. They also have smaller amounts of Vitamin A, several B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc. The edible seeds and the peel of Kumquats provide a small amount of omega-3 fats ( 3 ). According to research they support your cholesterol and blood sugar .
So that is just a quick rundown of Kumquats. If you are thinking of planting fruit trees in your garden, give consideration to the Kumquat tree. Mine seems to be very hardy and grows very well next to my Lemonade tree. Come to think of it, I have never seen Kumquats for sale in the supermarkets. You might see them at your local market. That is another good reason to have one in your garden. They are easy to grow and look after.
How many of you do have a Kumquat tree or eat Kumquats? How do you incorporate these tiny little orange things into your diet? Let me know.